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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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Iowa consistently earns high marks for its education climate. For many years, Iowa’s public high schools have had the nation’s highest graduation rate. Iowa ranks fifth in the nation in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) degrees conferred per 1,000 residents. In addition, Iowa is second in the U.S.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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In higher education, San Antonio’s six NSA Centers of Excellence specialize in cybersecurity research and education and support a sustainable cybersecurity workforce pipeline. Iowa, Oklahoma, California and Kansas fill out the top five, respectively. OPPORTUNITY ZONES ARE HERE. that need it the most.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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These grants will be available statewide in order to support the commercialization of new technologies leading to the creation of high-paying, sustainable jobs in the commonwealth. States poised for major growth in wind energy in coming years include Iowa, Kansas, Texas, Nebraska, North Dakota and Michigan. The project is part of a $1.9-billion

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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

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Since its inception in 2008, the program has recognized 47 active AdvantageSite locations in the state after meeting guidelines such as utility and environmental standards, size, zoning and accessibility. FOUR INDUSTRIAL SITES RECEIVE CERTIFICATION IN IOWA. On April 28, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and Lt.

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FEATURE STORY: 2014 Economic Development Awards

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Businesses will be able to locate in these zones and operate 100 percent tax-free for 10 years (no income, business, sales or property taxes and no franchise fees). Any other fuel that is produced from a renewable or sustainable source. Iowa Economic Development Authority , for the Export Trade Assistance Program (ETAP).

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Cover Story: Global Biotech Report

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Munich Biotech Cluster m4 is developing individual and personalized medicine and sustainable growth through start-ups and international investors and companies. Another Bio-incubator is called Eurobiotec Brussels and sits in the Erasmus Industrial Zone in the capital. GROWING BIOTECH JOBS IN IOWA. Photo: TAKINGSTOCK.ASIS.ORG.).

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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BREAKING NEW GROUND IN IOWA. With more than 20 development-ready locations and additional sites working toward designation, companies can easily find the right option for their needs on an accelerated timeline thanks to Iowa’s Certified Site Program, first introduced by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) in 2012.

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